Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Shoulder straps (pair)
Object Number:
1920.129g,h
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Pair of black velvet major-general's shoulder straps with two metal thread embroidered 5-pointed stars and border around edges.
Gallery Label:
These shoulder straps were worn by Major-General Abner Doubleday (1819-1893).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas A. Eddy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
